| Title | Malcom Laing to William Philp Perrin: reports on prospects for a water mill at Blue Mountain and comments on Perrin's scheme to send out white craftsmen. Again advises against selling off any part of the estate; if Forest were to be restocked it could be given to Sarah Perrin in place of her legacy; it will bring her an interest above what £10,000 sterling will in England laid out in the funds. Approves of Perrin's plan of a continental tour, but hopes he will then visit Jamaica. Suggests sending out a dormant power of attorney in case of Laing's death; Charles Price jun. would make an excellent attorney, as would Edward Bullock, and John Jaques, Laing's assistant; Dr. James Blaw would be another reliable person; Charles Hodgson, overseer at Vere, is altogether trustworthy. Laing has named Perrin as one of his executors. |